Is the purification by Distillation or Crystallization, and is it derived from plant sources or petrochemicals?
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MSM supplements now are artificially synthesized organic (carbon-based) fossilized plant/animal petrochemicals, the purest available in many brands but I don't see on this one is OptiMSM distilled 99.99% pure USA/sometimes high-standard Japan sourced. Food-form MSM is in grassfed animal proteins & rainwatered not irrigated or hothouse crops. ~ Blessings
1899666
That's a difficult question, you may have to ask World Organics. The label states: purified water, Decoction of Atlantic kelp (fecus vesiculosis) if I'm reading the fine print correctly.
1775003
After we experienced explosive diarrhea from drinking it, we flushed the remainder. I do believe it is derived in part from shellfish, but I do notknow.
1389693
It's extracted directly from plant sources. That's what it says on the label. But I lover it!
21001
From what I've read, it's derived from a plant, and is safer than prescription estrogen. I don't know what kind of plant it comes from, but I know it's helped me a lot.
177581
I looked this up before I purchased it. Purification contains citronella, lemongrass, rosemary, melaleuca, lavandin and myrtle. Melaleuca is a plant in the myrtle family, it is soothing and cleansing. Lavandin is a cross between English Lavender and French Lavender. I hope this helps.
552823
My husband is a chemist, he can't tell from the label as to how it is processed, probably distilled. It is plant based.
909457
it is crystal and it doesn't dissolve well. I put it in a shallow cup and put some water in it and swirl and drink. unadulterated and it works for me.
110993
That end result is a normal distillation process. Color of residue depends on dissolved mineral in the "before distillation" procedure. Kleenwise (sold by Waterwise" does a fine job of removing this residue, Citric Acid does a fine job too (sold at Ebay).
2002509
I do not know. It is derived from brown seaweed extract. I had a noticeable improvement in my energy and mood though.
870120
I have no idea. As far as I know it's chemically synthesized in a lab. There must have been something organic as a raw material; but I don't know what that was.
2195652
Technically, it is a highly purified chemical that is derived from a plant. According to an article from NYU's Langone Medical Center, it should be thought of in just the same way as "digoxin, codeine, Sudafed, and vincristine (a chemotherapy drug), which are also highly purified chemicals taken from plants." You can read the article/entry yourself at <http://www.med.nyu.edu/content?ChunkIID=21761>
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This product is labled pure, it is in crystal form, and is also labled for animal use, however, I'm not sure if it goes through a distillation process or not, perhaps contacting the company would give you more information. I have used the MSM labled for human use, and there is absolutely no difference in the way it works, except maybe that it works better with a lesser amount.
196539
You would need to contact the manufacturer, but I assume this product is mostly water, given that it's a distillate!
562994
As far as I know, there is no longer any "plant based" MSM, and even when one manufacturer in the USA (Gaylord Chemicals) was making "plant based" it was only partly plant based. The whole concept of "plant based" MSM being "better" than other MSM was a marketing ploy. Read my review on the Omica "non-petroleum" MSM (they have since pulled that particular product, but here is the direct link to the review... http://www.amazon.com/NON-Petroleum-Derived-MSM-Crystals-16/dp/B0030N1Z1M/)
720509
Here is the label description: "This 100% plant derived colloidal mineral supplement consists of a natural assortment of over 70 minerals derived from plants growing through the Eden era. Trace amounts of these minerals are essential for health and vitality. These minerals are harvested from a plant material known as humic shale in Utah. They are of the same type found in fruits and vegetables. They are nontoxic, water soluble, and more easily assimilated than metallic minerals. BURIED TREASURE Pure Plant Source minerals provide a concentration of 30,000 mg. per liter and help support health and longevity." A secret I discovered, these minerals are sourced from the same place that 'Majestic Earth' minerals are, and the cost is half as much!!! Dr. Wallach produces these as well as "Majestic Earth". They are natural and pure, no gmo. Also, I notice that others suggest mixing with grape juice. However, to me, it makes the taste bitter, it's much better mixed with apple juice. Hope this helps!
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Yes, our product is extracted, encapsulated, bottled, and labeled in the USA in an FDA cGMP certified facility, and is rigorously tested for purity. The results of this testing can be seen in the Certificates of Analysis and Manufacture located in our product images. These documents prove that our product is manufactured according to all FDA guidelines within the US and that our product is sourced within the US. Please be aware, just because a company states their product is "Made in an FDA compliant cGMP certified facility" does NOT mean the raw materials come from the US. It is common practice among supplement companies to import material from China then encapsulate their product in a FDA cGMP certified facility. Such companies rarely make their Certificates of Analysis or Certificate of Manufacturing available to the public. Many will not provide them even upon request. -DHM Depot